Motorcycles BS Thread 2.0

HOW DO YOU GUYS DO IT...... Its been rainy and nasty since monday.... I havent ridden since Sunday

Doesnt look like ill get a chance without rain till Saturday.

 

I've been sitting around since last Thursday without riding, and I haven't been able to do the oil change or tires either because I can't take it for a spin before working on it.

I've been keeping myself busy with other projects, though.

 

Oil change can be done cold no problem. Actually a bit easier as things all drain down to the sump.

Tire's... just bring em inside to heat up!

 

It's been nice enough down here that we haven't had rain yet...some was projected today and I took a chance...so far it's dry.

Tomorrow and Friday are supposed to be more likely though, so we'll see.

I'm getting antsy about the R3...I know it's only really been like a month since I dropped it off, and I'm still waiting for parts but dang am I impatient lol. Also just ordered a full exhaust, ECU flash tune, and some other components for it to get thrown on as well. This thing is gonna be one nicely spec'd out track bike.

 

Oil should always be warm to help thin it to drain it out easier. That's not the issue, it's the heating up of the existing tires at half pressure like you suggested that I don't want to do. I could take the wheels off as well and throw them in front of a heater but that will take forever.

 

That’s likely half the reason why I’m stressed out all week

 

I had the year before (1985) and that was my first street bike. Lots of good memories on that machine. Getting a brand new bike at 18 was pretty awesome.

 

Took the Klx out for a ride today. Put about 50 miles on it. Went up to the logging roads and took it pretty easy. I made the bike feel even slower being about 25lbs heavier than I was when I had the 22. Still not sure about mods yet. Would like different mirrors, handlebar risers.

 

Looks like a BEAUTIFUL day!

 

Ironic when the Californians are rained in and the Seattle people have the nice day, huh?

 

check back in a month and we'll see who's laughin bub

it just started raining here as well and i have a notary appointment before I go home...on the motorcycle. should be fun lol

 

Just for the record - I'm in California as well and am also sitting inside due to the rain.

It's all good, though, wife is on vacation and I'm working from home this week so good time to binge watch old seasons of F1.

 

Does my trail 150 count

 

Today was gorgeous, but don't worry, we have a loooong dark ahead

 

i can imagine! that would be pretty neat! what color was yours? i know they had a few different colors for the years

 

That motor doesn't look stock Whatcha packin' there?

 

A 150cc Lifan 4 speed, it’s a hand full . I haven’t been Brave enough to hit 4th gear.

 

I believe it! I have a 140cc on my '67(ish) Trail 90. Going 60mph on skinny 55 year old wheels is terrifying.

 

Tomorrow's the longest night, look on the bright side, we're almost gaining daylight! (Also yes, the sun set at 4:03 here today, fuckin' suuuucks.)

 

I used to live in Mukilteo, love the whole Puget Sound area, riding there and being there…..except for dark season. Go to work in the dark, work all day, go home in the dark. I loved motorcycling there ~4months a year!

My CBR1000 I had when I arrived there. My FJR that replaced it. Unfortunately, I have no CBR pictures from my riding.